Taming Wildlife Trade

From the onset of the pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei Province in central China, in late 2019, people have been trying to unravel a mystery: Where did the virus come from, and how was it first passed to humans?

Although definite answers seem elusive, China has nevertheless taken unequivocally resolute measures to block the transmission of the virus and ensure the safety and health of the public.

Several deadly and contagious diseases relatively new to humans are known to be caused by pathogens originating with wild animals. Recently Chinese researchers unveiled that the natural host of the virus could be bats and its intermediate host possibly pangolins.

Regulatory authorities first issued a document on January 21 to tighten supervision